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To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

JOB SUMMARY

The Attending Physician VI as part of the Ambulatory and Community Health Network (ACHN) have community health as their primary care setting . The incumbent is knowledgeable and concerned about the health of the populations served by their health center. Committed to providing holistic health services to the communities they serve, as members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Functions as a member of the healthcare team in the health center, working collaboratively with mid-level providers, as assigned

Participates in staff and other related meetings, complete all clinical administrative duties in a timely fashion, and participate in quality improvement and quality assurance activities of the health center, as assigned

Cares for hospitalized patients as assigned by medical leadership, as needed

Serves on Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) and ACHN committees, and participates in community activities as assigned by medical leadership

Participates in teaching activities for medical students, house-staff, and other health professionals

Participates in community-based research projects

Maintains continuing medical education (CME) and participates in other professional activities

Works varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCHHS needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent

Must be licensed as a physician and surgeon in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

Must have an Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

Musthave s uccessfully completed a Family Medicine Residency program

Must be Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine, or must achieve certification within two (2) years of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) or more years of prior experience in primary care practice

One (1) or more years of experience providing medical care to underserved populations

One (1) or more years of experience with electronic medical record documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel

Ability to work varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCHHS needs

Demonstrate superb hand washing and sanitizing practices

Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements

Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team

BENEFITS PACKAGE

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Basic Term Life Insurance

· Pension Plan

· Deferred Compensation Program

· Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

· You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question,

The Cook County Health & Hospitals System’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County.
CCHHS is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.
The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCHHS is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.